The Brian P. Kelly Memorial – St. Patrick’s Parade 2 Mile Footrace

Sponsored by:

Start: 11:00 a.m. SHARP on the day of the parade. The race will immediately start at 11 am so that all runners will have time to pass the turn-around point quick enough so that the race does not hold up the parade.

Race: This race is the first event of the season and is the oldest road race in the Scranton Area.

Course: This is a 2 mile course. The course is relatively flat with some gently rolling hills. The course will be run entirely on the parade route (see parade route map). It will be an out and back course. Notice: please stay to the right at all times so you don’t interfere with the other runners. It will start right in front of the Scranton Cultural Center (420 N Washington Ave) and follow the parade route backwards to the 1 mile turnaround point in front of St Peter’s Cathedral (Wyoming and Linden). The race will finish back in front of the Scranton Cultural Center. The course route is subject to review and approval of the Race Director. Should changes be made, they will be announced prior to the start.

Registration: Registration on the day of the race will be from 9am to 10:30am at 341 N. Washington Ave (Across from City Hall). Registration will end promptly so that runners can have time to get to the starting line (corner of Vine and N Washington). Runners who pre-registered will pick up their race numbers and t-shirts here as well. T-shirts are provided by our sponsors and will be given to the first 80 registered runners.

Cost of pre-registration is $12, Race day registration is $15
Online registration is availalbe below.
A printable form with mailing instructions is available by clicking here.

Finish: The award ceremony will be held at 341 N Washington Ave (same place as registration) as soon as the race is completed. This is expected to be no later than 12:00pm, so that you can enjoy the parade.

Awards: Medals will be awarded to the top 2 male and female runners in the following age categories: 12 and under, 13-17, 18-22, 23-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64 and 65+..

Rain Date: If the parade is postponed due to severe weather, the race will also be postponed and held on the same day. Listen to your local radio stations for any special announcements.

Brian P. Kelly was the 2004 St. Patrick’s Parade Association President who lost a 1.5 year battle with cancer on January 24, 2004. Proceeds from the race benefit a scholarship fund for Norah Kelly, Mr. Kelly’s daughter.

Race Directors: Dan King

Assistant Race Director: Robert Kern

Assistant Race Director: John Grzenda

Race Director Emeritus: Mike O’Malley